The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who is on a visit abroad has sanctioned Rs. one lakh from the prime Minister's National Relief fund to the next of kin of the E-rickshaw driver Ravindra Kumar who was beaten to death for stopping two people from urinating in the public in New Delhi. The prime Minister condemned the incident and directed the authorities to bring to book and punish the culprits for committing such inhuman act.
Earlier in the day Urban Development and Information & Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu visited the family of the e-rickshaw driver at GTB Nagar in New Delhi. He also handed over a cheque of Rs. 50,000 from his salary to the family terming the act as condemnable. Shri Naidu said that the culprits must be punished.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region.
The Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods.
The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2026
Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.
The safety and security of…
با رئیسجمهور ایران، دکتر مسعود پزشکیان، گفتوگو کردم تا وضعیت جدی در منطقه را مورد بحث قرار دهم.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2026
نگرانی عمیق خود را نسبت به تشدید تنشها، از دست رفتن جان غیرنظامیان و همچنین آسیب به زیرساختهای غیرنظامی ابراز کردم.
ایمنی و امنیت شهروندان هندی، همراه با ضرورت تداوم بدون مانعِ…


